Multi-Server Management

Pro Feature

Multiple servers require Komic+. Your first server is always free.

Connect to multiple Komga servers and switch between them seamlessly. Perfect for managing separate libraries - like personal and shared collections or different content types.

Why Use Multiple Servers?

Separate Libraries: Keep your personal manga collection separate from shared family content

Different Locations: Access your home server and a friend’s server without constant re-login

Content Organization: Dedicate servers to specific content types (comics, manga, webtoons)

Multiple Accounts: Connect to the same server with different user accounts

Adding Additional Servers

Once you’ve connected your first server (free), you can add more with Komic+:

1. Open Settings → Servers
2. Tap Add Server
3. Enter the server details:
   • Server Name (optional): Give it a friendly name like “Home Server” or “John’s Comics”
   • Server URL: The full URL (https://comics.example.com)
   • Username and Password: Your login credentials for this server
4. Tap Test Connection to verify it works. If successful, it will save the server.

Komic stores each server’s credentials separately in iOS Keychain.

Switching Between Servers

There are two ways to switch:

Quick Switcher (Recommended):

• Tap the server name in the top navigation bar
• Select the server you want from the dropdown
• Komic immediately switches and loads that library

From Settings:

• Open Settings → Servers
• Tap the server you want to switch to
• The active server shows a checkmark

When you switch servers, Komic:

1. Tests the connection to ensure the server is reachable
2. Loads the credentials from Keychain
3. Refreshes the library to show the new server’s content

Managing Servers

Editing Server Details

Need to update a server’s URL or credentials?

1. Settings → Servers
2. Tap the ••• menu next to the server
3. Update any details you need to change
4. Test Connection to verify the changes. If successful, it will save the server.

Deleting Servers

Caution

Deleting a server permanently removes all downloaded content from that server. This cannot be undone.

To remove a server:

1. Settings → Servers → ••• menu
2. Tap Delete Server
3. Confirm the deletion

Komic will remove the server profile, delete all credentials, and clean up all downloaded content associated with that server.

How Content Isolation Works

Each server maintains separate data in specific ways:

Library Content: Switching servers shows completely different libraries - browsing is isolated per server

Reading Progress: Your reading position on each server is tracked independently

Downloads: All downloads from all servers appear together in the Downloads tab for unified offline access

Settings: Global app settings (reading direction, zoom, etc.) apply to all servers

This means you can:

• Browse different libraries by switching servers
• Read to page 50 on one server and page 100 on another server for the same book
• See all your downloaded content in one place, regardless of which server it’s from
• Download the same book from different servers if needed (they’re stored separately)

Background Sync

If you have sync enabled (Komic+), all your servers sync automatically:

• Each server syncs its reading progress independently
• The active server is prioritized when syncing
• Background sync continues for inactive servers
• Credentials are managed separately per server

See Sync & Multi-Device for more details.

Tips

Naming Servers: Use descriptive names to easily identify them (“Home NAS”, “Cloud Server”, “Friend’s Library”)

Testing Connections: Always test before saving to catch configuration errors early

Organization: Consider dedicating servers to specific content types or languages for easier management

Access Control: You can connect to the same Komga server multiple times with different user accounts to access different libraries